i am who emailed with the black xk8 in florida, your advice has already helped me so much in my 3 weeks of ownership, like resetting the windows as they were getting confused and not going up when closed, learning the key hold roof trick, tail lights, etc. i’ll be going back and forth your old videos long to come!
Wow - what is the chance if finding that... Who found that? John can you take the glory or who ever needs a very large drink and pat on the back. This is exactly what we need when our pride and joys are getting on a bit.... Thank you, keep up the great work.
Lovely stuff. Having spent 40 years in the Space & Defence industry, I love revealing the truth when I turn up with a milli-micro ohmeter, or do some high current Earth bonding tests to get the bottom of other's perceived views that their equipment is in good condition. Always get your supply and Earths rock solid, then you can be certain that all your other measurements are absolute, and with good reference.
Thanks for the video! Been having some weird electrical problems & slow starts, I think mine were related to my posts, which were slightly corroded. So far the problems have subsided so hopefully that did the trick.. But I’ll keep this in mind for the future. Funnily I remember thinking to myself that it was an odd looking part with the strands when I was cleaning up the posts & now I find this video lol.
great video john i learnt early on in my jag ownership that they are very sensitive to electrical issues such as battery or earth faults . nice to have met you and purdey at gaydon it was a really good event .
Glad you enjoyed it Udo. I would love to say I can diagnose cars remotely. just by reading 'disturbances inThe Force'😁. But the truth is Ive had two earth cables fail on me previously, so the symptoms are familiar.
When my '98 XKR died I would leave the ignition on, open the battery compartment and touch the earthing strap until the boot light came back on, and off I would go again! I have since replaced the earth strap and battery, only to have my starter motor recently conk out. True love knows no budget!
Thanks for that video, John! My XKR started acting up with it’s right headlamp. It goes out at random when I accelerate, break or turn intensively. My battery mounts are missing and the battery is probably moving all the time which will affect the negative lead. I’ll check and see if that causes my problems.
nice vid John ...as always go with the obvious first ...(which always isn't obvious !) ... having issues with my 2005 XJ 3.0V6 petrol , Central lock not activating all the time on fob (nor other functions ) nor on spare fob and 2 warnings intermittently showing up and going away again (ABS ETC) , Bought your recommended voltage USB monitor which shows 12.9/8/7 v stationery , 14.5 to 14.8v initially startup/driving but this generally drops to 13.2/.1 v while driving after that ...Thinking battery may be on way out (??) looking at replacement Yuasa approx 150 euro 100aH/900A ...... appreciate any insights ...Keep up the good work ..Chris
I agree its probably close to end of life and it may be worth swapping as preventative maintenance. Im a big fan of Yuassa as you can see, so good choice👍 . ABS, trac control etc lights 'may' be battery related. I doubt the central locking is though.. You can check by seeing if the locking works on all doors repeatably when using the key in the door or pushing the drivers door handle. If they always lock then the Battery is unlikely to be the culprit, nor the servo motors. I would suspect the battery in the remote or the cleanliness of the insides of the fob or the Ariel on the security module is loose/damaged
Do you know about the rear brake and indicator light problem? Appears to connected light cluster earth issue. Rear light warning comes on and indicator lights flash too fast .
Thanks John. great content as always. I was wondering if you have done anything on window trims surface paint cracking and the best way to preserve it. mine is starting to crack and I am worried it will peel soon. many thanks
Hi John. I also have a early XK8, chassinr ends with 004182, with no brake light on the trunk. However, what i wonder about, what is the connector there with your cd player in the trunk?? Regards Robert
Hi Robert. If you mean the Mostly black connector with an orange stripe. It is a remote connection point for my CTEK MS5 trickle charger. I plug in there to save removing the battery cover.
Hi John I recently purchased an xk8 x100 4.2 with a few issues as you do one particular problem I can't seem to solve is it keeps going into limp home mode and when I plug into computer it says lean in bank one . I've replaced the two upper lamda probes with new oem ones ,replaced throttle body and checked all vacuum hoses also replaced maff sensor any help would be greatly appreciated Ps love the channel has been a great help so far Warm regards Rick
Hi Rick Does it go into limp home mode during a particular event? Such as a particular movement on the gear selector? When braking, engaging cruise control, etc
@@ToTheGarage hi John Seems to have a mind of its own drive hard no problem drive slow its OK, stop and start again then it gives restricted performance , since I contacted you about problem I replaced maff sensor a second time cleared faults and told ecu, now seems OK touch wood First maff sensor was new oem denso for xk8 x100 4.2 second was a denso from 2007 Toyota avensis 1.6 petrol turned out to be same thankyou for your reply and keep up the great and informative videos you're a star Kind regards Rick
Very cool John. You've reduced what would seem to be a very scary problem ($$$$) to a simple diagnosis and cheap fix! Always do the simple checks first, right? Thank you.
@@ToTheGarage I also wanted to ask you ..on the best pics of car episode...I saw a car with wire wheels...do you know where these can be found? Its Dan from Toronto 2005 XKR coupe...only problem with my car is drivers side upper control arm bushing...which I have put off repairing..72K miles on this u US car enjoy ur show keep up the good work...very enjoyable after a long day at work
Good to get back to one of the core fundamentals of XK8 ownership: the mantra of battery related problems. Please keep up the good work, sir
Thanks, will do!
i am who emailed with the black xk8 in florida, your advice has already helped me so much in my 3 weeks of ownership, like resetting the windows as they were getting confused and not going up when closed, learning the key hold roof trick, tail lights, etc. i’ll be going back and forth your old videos long to come!
Glad you are enjoying them h7 pubgm 👍
Thanks John, better tips than my bookmaker that's for sure.all the best ta!
Cheers Gareth. I once managed a whole night at the dogs without backing a winner😔
Very Quick film, as I did not have a lot of time available to make it
Wow - what is the chance if finding that... Who found that? John can you take the glory or who ever needs a very large drink and pat on the back.
This is exactly what we need when our pride and joys are getting on a bit.... Thank you, keep up the great work.
Cheers John. Doom Bar please🍺😁
Lovely stuff. Having spent 40 years in the Space & Defence industry, I love revealing the truth when I turn up with a milli-micro ohmeter, or do some high current Earth bonding tests to get the bottom of other's perceived views that their equipment is in good condition. Always get your supply and Earths rock solid, then you can be certain that all your other measurements are absolute, and with good reference.
Agreed, you cant build on ropey foundations. Sounds like you had some nice kit👍
Hope this helps others out there. Thanks again for your advice!
Thanks for the story the pictures and the inspiration Ambrose. So pleased that you were able to resolve the issues.
Excellent, pragmatic & logical content as usual. Also, like the note of the battery installation date, so much easier with a white top !
Thanks for the video! Been having some weird electrical problems & slow starts, I think mine were related to my posts, which were slightly corroded. So far the problems have subsided so hopefully that did the trick.. But I’ll keep this in mind for the future.
Funnily I remember thinking to myself that it was an odd looking part with the strands when I was cleaning up the posts & now I find this video lol.
great video john i learnt early on in my jag ownership that they are very sensitive to electrical issues such as battery or earth faults . nice to have met you and purdey at gaydon it was a really good event .
It was Wonderful to meet you as well Michael.👍
Hi...John how ever ..............a TOP TIP . Thank you !
Glad you enjoyed it Udo. I would love to say I can diagnose cars remotely. just by reading 'disturbances inThe Force'😁. But the truth is Ive had two earth cables fail on me previously, so the symptoms are familiar.
When my '98 XKR died I would leave the ignition on, open the battery compartment and touch the earthing strap until the boot light came back on, and off I would go again! I have since replaced the earth strap and battery, only to have my starter motor recently conk out. True love knows no budget!
Ooo now thats quotable!
"True love knows no budget"
(Hosey 2021)
Great advice as always, thanks John. Hope you're both managing as best you can through these very challenging times. Luv and hugs to you both🙂😉
Thanks so much Andrew. Much appreciated. Im raising a bottle of Doombar to you right now🍺😉
@@ToTheGarage Ah bless you John, hope they are going down a treat, cheers my friend🙂🙂😉
Fantastic tip, stuff like this allthough small are really important, Super
Glad you think so!
Thanks John
👍
Thanks for that video, John! My XKR started acting up with it’s right headlamp. It goes out at random when I accelerate, break or turn intensively. My battery mounts are missing and the battery is probably moving all the time which will affect the negative lead. I’ll check and see if that causes my problems.
Sounds an interesting one Alexander. You could well be right. Surprised its only one lamp though🤔
"Bad earth": my dad's diagnosis for any and every electrical gremlin
Dads are truly wise Stephen san
Nice one John 😉👍👌
Thanks Henrique👍
Great tips so far I don’t have any Issues but I have an 08 Xj obviously with aluminum body. Where would the ground or earth be?
Short negative lead from the battery goes to a grounding point in the Boot area on a chassis leg
nice vid John ...as always go with the obvious first ...(which always isn't obvious !) ... having issues with my 2005 XJ 3.0V6 petrol , Central lock not activating all the time on fob (nor other functions ) nor on spare fob and 2 warnings intermittently showing up and going away again (ABS ETC) , Bought your recommended voltage USB monitor which shows 12.9/8/7 v stationery , 14.5 to 14.8v initially startup/driving but this generally drops to 13.2/.1 v while driving after that ...Thinking battery may be on way out (??) looking at replacement Yuasa approx 150 euro 100aH/900A ...... appreciate any insights ...Keep up the good work ..Chris
I agree its probably close to end of life and it may be worth swapping as preventative maintenance. Im a big fan of Yuassa as you can see, so good choice👍 . ABS, trac control etc lights 'may' be battery related.
I doubt the central locking is though.. You can check by seeing if the locking works on all doors repeatably when using the key in the door or pushing the drivers door handle. If they always lock then the Battery is unlikely to be the culprit, nor the servo motors.
I would suspect the battery in the remote or the cleanliness of the insides of the fob or the Ariel on the security module is loose/damaged
Do you know about the rear brake and indicator light problem? Appears to connected light cluster earth issue. Rear light warning comes on and indicator lights flash too fast .
Thanks John. great content as always. I was wondering if you have done anything on window trims surface paint cracking and the best way to preserve it. mine is starting to crack and I am worried it will peel soon. many thanks
Mine are also getting a bit tatty. Starting to investigate. but dont hold your breath😁. The Dark grey paint on them is Dorchester grey by the way👍
same BLU as yours but not an L !!!
Hi John.
I also have a early XK8, chassinr ends with 004182, with no brake light on the trunk.
However, what i wonder about, what is the connector there with your cd player in the trunk??
Regards
Robert
Hi Robert. If you mean the Mostly black connector with an orange stripe. It is a remote connection point for my CTEK MS5 trickle charger. I plug in there to save removing the battery cover.
@@ToTheGarage, yep thats it.
How is it to connect the charger under the bonnet?
Dont want to have the trunk open to maintenance charge the battery.
Hi John
I recently purchased an xk8 x100 4.2 with a few issues as you do one particular problem I can't seem to solve is it keeps going into limp home mode and when I plug into computer it says lean in bank one . I've replaced the two upper lamda probes with new oem ones ,replaced throttle body and checked all vacuum hoses also replaced maff sensor any help would be greatly appreciated
Ps love the channel has been a great help so far
Warm regards
Rick
Hi Rick
Does it go into limp home mode during a particular event? Such as a particular movement on the gear selector? When braking, engaging cruise control, etc
@@ToTheGarage hi John
Seems to have a mind of its own drive hard no problem drive slow its OK, stop and start again then it gives restricted performance , since I contacted you about problem I replaced maff sensor a second time cleared faults and told ecu, now seems OK touch wood
First maff sensor was new oem denso for xk8 x100 4.2 second was a denso from 2007 Toyota avensis 1.6 petrol turned out to be same thankyou for your reply and keep up the great and informative videos you're a star
Kind regards
Rick
Very cool John. You've reduced what would seem to be a very scary problem ($$$$) to a simple diagnosis and cheap fix! Always do the simple checks first, right? Thank you.
Cheers Louis. And they usually are quite simple faults, 👍
Coulda beena loose terminal cable tooo
Yes it could. but they dont tend to come loose as they are so rarely moved. Always worth a quick check with the spanner though Leinad👍
@@ToTheGarage I also wanted to ask you ..on the best pics of car episode...I saw a car with wire wheels...do you know where these can be found? Its Dan from Toronto 2005 XKR coupe...only problem with my car is drivers side upper control arm bushing...which I have put off repairing..72K miles on this u
US car enjoy ur show keep up the good work...very enjoyable after a long day at work